A client who has income, whether it is earned or unearned, is entitled to certain deductions from that income. The net income (the income after the deductions) is counted in determining eligibility and the amount of the monthly assistance payment.
55 Pa. Code § 183.94, 55 Pa. Code § 183.95 & 55 Pa. Code § 183.98
When determining the net income of a budget group, the CAO must allow the following deductions:
From gross earned income, expenses related to employment;
From gross unearned income, expenses related to receipt of the income.
Reviewed June 14, 2016. Reissued September 19, 2012; Replacing January 31, 2012